1st Generation Specific 1979-1985 Discussion

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Old Oct 19, 2005 | 06:54 PM
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does any body knows if a second gen gas tank fits a first gen car? more like a 86 tank on a 80 car
Old Oct 19, 2005 | 10:04 PM
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anything will fit in any car...... its how big your wallet. but honestly, i have no idea my guess is no
Old Oct 20, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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Like Cletus said, its not going to be a bolt on, but if you were dead set on putting it on there you prbably could with some fab work.
Old Oct 20, 2005 | 04:49 PM
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i think its a drop in fit into the hatch
Old Oct 20, 2005 | 07:34 PM
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u see this is the problem i own a 80 sa and im trying to ressurect it after 4 years of storage it has a race tank but i want to drive it on the street so im looking for a tank. A friend of mine is parting a 86 second gen and i was going to try and fid out if the bolt patern was compatible and the shape otherwise im still looking for a first gen tank.... if anybody has one and want to sell please let me know.....
Old Oct 20, 2005 | 07:35 PM
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haha



why not keep the race tank??? besides haveing to fill up every 5 gallons.
Old Oct 20, 2005 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by CletusFD3S' post='771203' date='Oct 20 2005, 04:35 PM

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why not keep the race tank??? besides haveing to fill up every 5 gallons.
i would love to keep it but i dont want to smell gas inside the car every time ill have to get some
Old Oct 27, 2005 | 10:45 PM
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You will need an SA tank, 79-80. The FC tanks have the filler neck on the opposite side.
Old Oct 28, 2005 | 10:28 AM
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^^ i was just about to say that.
Old Oct 28, 2005 | 11:01 AM
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what are you doing with the race tank



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